McDonough W J Fence

Great place. Very human. Guy still uses a metal box carbon copy receipt maker thing. They had a fresh pile of PT 5x5s that I couldn't find anywhere else. And they had nice high quality gate hardware in stock. I plan on using them again.

They're professional and skilled friendly and accommodating. The prices are fair but it could be better and lower

Got three quotes for a fence and W J was in the middle. Nick was super easy to work with, providing me with a quote that was fair and exactly what I was looking for. Kept great communication during the whole process as well. The two crew members who installed the fence were very polite and overall good guys. Highly recommend.

Given the rising cost of materials, I wondered if replacing the dilapidated fence on my new house was even worth it. I'm glad I went through with it, and very happy with McDonough Fence! Cole was very easy to work with, up front about cost and timelines and gave a quick turnaround on a quote. Christian and team were exceptional with the installation, leaving no trace of the old fence while asking about my preferences for various parts of the new fence. The cost was worth every penny!

Absolute A+ job by McDonough. With contractors swamped and fencing material supply tight we were able to get our degrading fence we inherited with our house replaced. Cole came to give the estimate. We switched to vinyl for less maintenance but they have gorgeous wood options as well. This company is in the top 1% of contractors I've dealt with. Their estimating tool is via email and their material is high quality.

Two guys came early morning and left but not without washing our entire driveway and cleaning up beyond what was expected. They also were only a couple hundred bucks more than a more large scale fence company so I decided to go with the smaller more local family business. You won't regret it. Posted 1 BEFORE picture and then a few AFTERS.

After 1 very expensive quote and 3 no quotes, we finally got a reasonable price on our wooden fence for our backyard. We are on a rocky hill, and it was a challenging job. McDonough did excellent work, and worked with us getting around some trees and rocks in the way. We would definitely hire them again!

Had them make seven sections of fence. One section was a tapered section that went 3'-4'. The first try they made it backwards. Accidents happen no big deal, still it took a week to get the other section. Second try, when we went to install realized the pickets were off over an inch from top to bottom so had to call again to have them fix. Came out and "fixed" but still off 1/2". Called the owner and he said I could fix it myself. Terrible customer service, worst company.

They did a great job with my fence, very nice looking 6 foot tall cedar fence and I'll thought their prices were reasonable.

Wj did a fantastic job i had an old wood fence that needed to go Cole came by and was very knowledgeable. Install was a few hours cane out great

They have installed multiple fences for our family. The quality and professionalism is superb. Given the number of renovation projects I've led throughout the years, I've worked with many fencing contractors - from the widely-known Walpole Woodworkers to smaller, boutique fence companies. Time and again, McDonough Fence quite simply, knows their stuff.

They stick with what they can do, and they do it well. For some extra custom work, I've reluctantly had to hire someone else, but I greatly appreciate the upfront honesty. Originally I worked with Kevin McDonough, and more recently, Cole, and the service has been seamless. When this team gives you a price and a timeline, it's both accurate and fair. These days, having service providers whose word and experience you can count on is priceless. I recommend them first to anyone who asks me for the name of a fence company.

From start to finish, working with McDonough was five star. Kathie was responsive and helpful in the office. Kevin's estimate was competitive, with the added plus that we were able to get the size boards we wanted for our fence (not standard and other companies didn't offer it). He also build a custom panel with a pergola top that came out exactly as we wanted it. Jay and Gil were a great installation team. The install went smoothly and they were meticulous in keeping things clean. Highly recommend.

This team did great, quick work. Their team did a beautiful fence entirely around our pool to keep our toddler safe in 2 days! They worked hard and were professional. Would recommend!

Mc Donough installed a long picked fence around our corner property. The work was timely and fastidiously done. They were very creative making adjustments for irregularities in the property line. The workers were friendly and tidy. We would enthusiastically recommend them.

Took a morning off work to meet with Cole. He said he would get back to me on Monday. Wednesday rolls around and I call about the quote. I am told by end of day. A week goes by I call again, I even mention just let me know if you are not interested in the work that is fine, I just want to know. Again a promise of being called back by EOD. Nothing.

I get it if they are too busy or the work is too hard, but taking time off work and not even getting that response is worthy of a 1 star rating. For what it is worth the receptionist is very nice and friendly.

These guys were great to work with. I'm a residential developer and the W.J. McDongough team helped with selection, pricing and then did a beautiful job on the install. A+

Got 4 quotes for a fence in our small but tricky yard, and W J McDonough came in the lowest (although all were more than I had expected). Getting the quote was very easy and prompt. Put down a deposit and waited for their schedule to open. Once we had a time slot it was very easy to coordinate. Just asked for access to water and electricity. Offered the crew use of our restrooms but they respectfully declined.

Their crew was extremely professional and respectful of our property, and our neighbors. Even walked through and talked about plants that I cared to protect where our old fence had been. We have a very rocky yard with a lot of weird angles, and they got it done without complaint. After having seen how much work it all was, their quote actually seems pretty reasonable. Very happy with the results and enjoying our new fence!

They have installed both cedar and aluminum fences. They are real professionals. Excellent jobs in all cases. Highly recommended. They have a large selection of many styles, and they know what they are doing. Typically they are busy, so the lead time is a few weeks, but it is well worth it. Excellent job, and good service.

Our fence blew down in a storm and we called a few local fence companies to see if we could get it fixed. McDonough was incredibly responsive about getting us a quote for the insurance and then did an amazing job replacing the fence in very little time. It looks great, is just what we wanted, and it was a great experience! Highly recommend!

This will be the second time I have used this company and would not consider ever using anyone else. Reliable, easy process, great outcome. What more could you ask?

W J McDonough Fence installed a fence for me in Melrose several years ago after a recommendation from a friend, and they just completed another fence for me in Winchester as part of another backyard overhaul (apparently I just can't stop.) In both cases they were a delight to work with, talking through options, costs, and challenges of the terrain during the initial estimate, and quickly getting the job done when my landscaping work was complete. They were especially helpful in making sure that we spent money in areas we'd actually see the fence - and avoiding cost in areas that were less visible.

The McDonough team was hired for a complicated job involving new fences, taking down part of an old fence and reinforcing another section. The job parameters changed over time - even on the final day, and they accommodated every request. The team of polite hard working professionals did a great job and left the site spotless. Can't imagine better performance.

This company just installed a fence in our backyard. The terrain is uneven and hard to dig in because most of the ground is slate in our area. We also have half a rock wall so have generally an unusually shaped yard. Despite all of this they did a great job working with the complexities and making a really nice looking fence. They also advised against putting a fence all the way around and let the rock wall stand in a few places which did not occur to me and it turned out to look even better than I imagined.

The job was done very quickly once it started although we had to wait about two months from the original quote. I understand it's busy season. They were very professional and responsive through the whole process.

Have used them in the past, and will continue to use them in the future. Excellent products, excellent workmen and staff, and timely in their installation.

Great experience with McDonough Fence. They responded quickly, came to look at property, and set up date to do the work within reasonable amount of time. Very happy with results.

They had a slightly higher estimate than some, but the discussion about some specific concerns I had was managed so much more professionally and with so much more specific information that I hired them. So very very glad I did. A painstakingly professional job (and noticeably better than another new installation in the neighborhood by someone else) -- which they completed rapidly but carefully.

If half-inches were involved, they were precise. Came when they said they would, office kept me informed re: scheduling. Great crew. No, not related to anyone there, just so relieved when someone you're paying good money to does an admirable job.

In Nov 2017 they replaced and installed 3 wooden gates and some wood fencing. Unfortunately they did not leave enough clearance at the bottom of the gates to allow for the rising of the ground once winter came. So now we are unable to open 2 of the 3 gates. In addition one of the gate posts and a picket have since cracked. I have called them 2x, sent pictures and have emailed them 3x asking when will these repairs be taken care of. They keep saying someone will be coming soon. It is now Feb and the repairs have not been completed, and we still can not fully open 2 gates.

Their answering service won't even connect you to a real person. They are unwilling to even listen to what is needed or offer a quote. How do they even stay in business?

We had McDonough Fence install combination chain link and wooden privacy fence in our backyard which included a section that needed to traverse a portion of a large granite ledge. Another company that came out to look at the job wouldn't even quote it due to the ledge. Couldn't be happier with the results. The fence looks great, the work crew was super nice and professional, and the quality of workmanship is first rate.

Follow up: After several months of looking at how nice the new fence McDonough installed looked compared to an older section of fence we decided to have them come back and replace the old section. Once again, they did a first rate job. Highly recommended.

They fixed my old fence and did a great job. Fast and efficient, nice crew too. I have nothing negative to report, would definitely recommend!

We first had McDonough Fence install a fence around the entire backyard over ten years ago and it is a beautiful fence of very high quality. We recently had a portion of it replaced and Kevin, the owner knowing how important it was to us, also added to the bottom of several parts of the fence where there were slight gaps as to keep our dog safe. The team is extremely professional, great attention to detail and so hard working and very kind. They really know their stuff! I just can't say enough about the superior quality - highly recommended!

Just had a fence installed by McDonough Fence. They were great to work with. I gave them an unreasonable deadline which they were able to accommodate. The workers were prompt and cleaned up after themselves thoroughly. I would use them again.

I had a very good experience with this company. They gave a competitive estimate, were the most helpful in terms of design, used competent and courteous installers, and even re-did a portion of the fence that I found haphazardly nailed. They reconstructed that portion and hand nailed the decorative pieces. "We want you to be happy". I would highly recommend them.